Avalanche

What Avalanche does

Avalanche is a public, permissionless Layer-1 blockchain platform operated by Ava Labs, Inc. (the development subsidiary) and supported by the non-profit Avalanche Foundation, headquartered for legal purposes in Road Town, British Virgin Islands (Avalanche (BVI) Inc.) with US engineering and operational presence in Brooklyn. Its protocol combines a Primary Network (C-Chain for EVM smart contracts, P-Chain for staking and validator coordination, X-Chain for asset transfers) with a universe of sovereign Layer-1 blockchains natively connected via Avalanche Interchain Messaging (ICM/Avalanche Warp Messaging). Consensus is delivered through the Snowman/Snowman++ protocol, optimized for high-throughput linear chains with sub-second finality, and the June 2026 Etna upgrade (ACP-77) replaced subnets with sovereign L1s, reducing chain deployment costs by over 99%.

The platform serves institutional capital markets (Citi, JPMorgan/Kinexys, BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, Galaxy Digital, Tassat, Progmat, Securitize, Visa/BBVA), gaming studios (Off The Grid/Gunzilla, MapleStory, YOM), DeFi protocols (Aave, Uniswap, Euler, LFJ, Benqi), enterprises deploying custom L1s (FIFA, SkyMapper/SETI, Titan Content, Bridgetower), and Web3/payments consumers (MyPrize, FanHub, KB Kookmin Card). Core monetization mechanisms include the AVAX token used for fees and staking, the AvaCloud managed L1-as-a-Service product for enterprise deployments, third-party ETF distribution (VanEck VAVX, Bitwise ETP, Grayscale GAVA, CME futures), the Avalanche Evergreen Subnets initiative for institutional RWA issuance (15% MoM growth in tokenized private credit originations as of April 2026), and a developer-led GTM motion with community programs (Team1, 450+ members across 40+ countries), grants and regional channel partners (Animoca Brands, Bitget, Mastercard Crypto Partner Program).

At scale Avalanche runs 81+ live sovereign blockchains, ~$2.1B in tokenized-asset TVL, $1.3B in RWA TVL, 20.2M weekly C-Chain transactions, and 7B+ lifetime transactions. Regulatory positioning is differentiated: AVAX is classified as a digital commodity by the SEC/CFTC, three US spot AVAX ETFs and CME AVAX futures are live, Securitize operates under the EU DLT Pilot Regime across 27 EU member states, and FIFA uses a custom Avalanche L1 for the 2026 World Cup. Revenue is not disclosed for Ava Labs or the Avalanche Foundation; the AVAX token model burns base fees (deflationary pressure on the token, not direct protocol revenue), while ETF and treasury-vehicle economics accrue to separate listed entities (AVAT, NASDAQ: AVAT, formed via a $675M SPAC; AVAX One, NASDAQ: AVX).

Name

Avalanche

Legal name

Avalanche (BVI) Inc.

Website

https://avax.network

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Avalanche is a Layer-1 blockchain platform operated by Ava Labs, Inc. and the Avalanche Foundation, offering a Primary Network plus 80+ sovereign Layer-1 chains connected via Avalanche Interchain Messaging for institutional capital markets, gaming, DeFi, and enterprise customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Layer 1 Blockchain Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Chain Developer Tooling (messaging SDKs, relayers, interoperability APIs) (FSAPABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Deployment, Automation & DevOps (build pipelines, contract deployment tools) (FSAPABAH), Blockchain Data & Indexing Infrastructure for Finance (Nodes, Indexers, Oracles) (FSAGAMAL), Cross-Chain Wallet & Asset Routing Infrastructure (FSADACAJ), NFT Commerce, Ticketing & Utility Enablement (token-gated access, memberships, passes, ticketing rails) (FSAPAFAJ)

Keywords

• Layer 1 blockchain
• Smart contracts platform
• Real world asset tokenization
• Custom blockchain deployment
• Decentralized finance infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. AVAX Token Utility (Fees & Staking): AVAX is used to pay transaction fees across the network, secure the platform via staking, and fuel custom blockchain operations. Base transaction fees on the C-Chain are burned (deflationary pressure). AVAX also serves as validator bonding collateral.
2. AvaCloud (Custom L1-as-a-Service): Enterprise-tier managed service offering for institutions to deploy and operate dedicated Avalanche L1s with custom validator sets, configuration, and data access controls (used by Tassat Lynq, FIFA, Progmat, etc.).
3. ETF & Treasury Vehicle Distribution: VanEck Avalanche ETF (VAVX), Grayscale Avalanche Staking ETF (GAVA), and Bitwise Avalanche ETP generate fee revenue for issuers and staking yield exposure. Avalanche Treasury Co (AVAT) and AVAX One (NASDAQ: AVX) operate as publicly traded AVAX treasury vehicles.
4. Grants & Ecosystem Funding Programs: Avalanche Foundation disburses grants (up to $50,000 research grants, Retro9000 builder rewards, Foundation grants) and infrastructure programs (e.g., $15M InfraBUIDL(AI) initiative).
5. Event Sponsorship & Conference Revenue: Avalanche acts as platinum sponsor of ecosystem conferences (e.g., Unchained Summit Vietnam) and runs premium events like Avalanche Summit, generating sponsorship and partnership revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Avalanche operates a decentralized Layer-1 blockchain platform that combines an EVM-compatible primary network (C-Chain, P-Chain, X-Chain) with a universe of customizable sovereign Layer-1 blockchains connected via Avalanche Interchain Messaging. The platform sells AvaCloud, an enterprise L1-as-a-Service offering that enables institutions to deploy dedicated blockchains with custom validator sets, fee structures, and execution logic, with native cross-chain asset and message transfer. Revenue is driven by transaction fees paid in AVAX, managed service subscriptions via AvaCloud, and ecosystem licensing arrangements (e.g., ETF and treasury vehicle distribution).

Product overview

Avalanche operates a unified blockchain platform-and-modules architecture centered on the Avalanche Public Blockchain (comprising the C-Chain, P-Chain, and X-Chain) plus a universe of customizable Avalanche L1 sovereign blockchains connected via Avalanche Interchain Messaging (ICM). Core offerings include the AVAX Token for fees, staking, and network security; Avalanche Academy and Builder Console for developer enablement; Avalanche Wallet for end-user asset management; Snowtrace as the block explorer; and the Avalanche Evergreen Subnets initiative for institutional RWA tokenization. Layered on top are industry-specific programs including the Avalanche Payments Collective (28 financial institutions spanning 150+ countries), the AVAT Nasdaq-listed investment vehicle, and the Avalanche Foundation Research Grants Program with up to $50,000 USD per grant. Recent major protocol upgrades include the Granite update (November 2025) and the Etna upgrade (June 2026, which cut L1 deployment costs by over 99%). Multiple regulated investment products (VanEck VAVX ETF, Bitwise ETP, Grayscale GAVA) and dozens of third-party products (FIFA Blockchain, Tassat Lynq, SkyMapper L1) have been deployed on Avalanche.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Avalanche Payments Collective: Industry payments ecosystem of 28 financial institutions formalizing stablecoin settlement, global payout infrastructure, and 24/7 money movement on the Avalanche platform.
• Avalanche Evergreen
• Avalanche Team1
• Avalanche Summit
• AvaCloud

Products and services

• Avalanche Public Blockchain Permissionless Layer-1 blockchain platform anchored by the Primary Network (C-Chain for EVM smart contracts, P-Chain for staking and subnet coordination, X-Chain for asset creation) and a connected ecosystem of sovereign L1s. Used by developers, institutions, and enterprises to deploy smart contracts, tokenize assets, and run decentralized applications.
• AvaCloud (Custom L1-as-a-Service) Enterprise managed service that allows institutions to launch dedicated Avalanche L1 blockchains with custom validator sets, configurable network parameters, and controlled data access while remaining natively connected to C-Chain assets and liquidity. Used by Tassat Lynq, FIFA Blockchain, Titan Content, and other institutional L1 deployments.
• Avalanche Evergreen Subnets Subnet-as-a-service platform purpose-built for institutional issuance of tokenized real-world assets and on-chain capital markets activity on Avalanche. Supports tokenized private credit originations with reported 15% month-over-month growth as of April 2026.
• AVAX Token Native cryptocurrency of the Avalanche network used to pay transaction fees across the platform, secure the network via staking, and fuel custom blockchain operations. Base transaction fees on the C-Chain are burned. AVAX is classified by the SEC/CFTC as a digital commodity and is exposed through spot ETFs (VanEck VAVX, Bitwise ETP, Grayscale GAVA).
• Avalanche Wallet Non-custodial mobile wallet application provided by Avalanche for storing AVAX and other crypto assets, approving transactions, and tracking network activity. Operated by Avalanche (BVI) Inc. and distributed via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Avalanche Payments Collective Industry coalition of 28 financial institutions including Franklin Templeton, VanEck, Paxos, Anchorage Digital, Binance, and Goldman Sachs formalizing stablecoin settlement, global payout infrastructure, and 24/7 money movement on the Avalanche platform. Spans 150+ countries, 96 currencies, and approximately 22 billion payout endpoints.

Named customers43 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability10 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

37 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• FIFAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2026FIFA officially launched a custom Avalanche blockchain to power ticketing, loyalty programs, and digital collectibles for the 2026 World Cup, with technology partner Modex developing the platform and FIFA Collect migrating to the new chain. Underpins FIFA's Web3 strategy across the 2026 tournament covering 104 matches, 16 host cities, and 48 teams.
• ModexcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 June 2026Technology partner developing FIFA Collect platform on Avalanche blockchain for FIFA World Cup 2026 ticketing, loyalty, and digital collectibles.
• BlackRockflagshipTechnology or Integration · 20 June 2026BlackRock's $500M tokenized fund deployed on Avalanche9000; BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recorded $284M in single-day inflows as broader signal of institutional adoption tied to Avalanche RWA infrastructure.
• Franklin Templeton, VanEck, Paxos, Anchorage DigitalflagshipTechnology or Integration · 20 June 2026Core members of the Avalanche Payments Collective (28 financial institutions) collaborating on stablecoin settlement, payments infrastructure, and on-chain financial services.
• Avalanche Payments Collective (28 institutions)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Formal Payments Collective launched with 28 financial institutions including Franklin Templeton, VanEck, Paxos, Anchorage Digital, Binance, Goldman Sachs, and others. Spans 150+ countries, 96 currencies, ~22B payout endpoints. Members include Axiym (processed $1.4B cross-border volume).
• Unchained Summit Vietnam / AeternumcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2026Avalanche served as platinum sponsor of Unchained Summit Vietnam (May 28-29, 2026) in Da Nang; second edition hosted by Aeternum at Furama Resort. Event featured 2,150+ registrations, 500+ delegates from 43 countries.
• YOMcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 May 2026Decentralized cloud gaming network building on Avalanche with 1,000+ nodes and 40 publishers already live. Sessions at $0.05 each. Avalanche Foundation grant recipient. Migrated from Solana via Peaq, mainnet on Avalanche.
• ECGI Holdings (Rezy.Fi)coreTechnology or Integration · 19 May 2026Investor onboarding live for Rezy.Fi mortgage RWA tokenization platform on Avalanche via Nomyx issuance engine. Targets $13.17T U.S. residential mortgage market. Developed with ResMac (licensed mortgage originator) under $25M definitive acquisition agreement.
• BridgetowercoreTechnology or Integration · 7 May 2026Bridgetower launched production tokenization platform for the DOM X Arizona Copper-Gold Project ($11B+ asset) on Avalanche, powered by Chainlink infrastructure stack including CRE, Proof of Reserve, SmartNAV, and CCIP.
• ChainlinkflagshipTechnology or Integration · 7 May 2026Chainlink infrastructure (Runtime Environment, Proof of Reserve, SmartNAV, CCIP) integrated with Bridgetower production tokenization platform on Avalanche. Chainlink also serves as official prediction-market partner for FIFA World Cup 2026 on Avalanche.
• Visa, BBVA (VTAP)flagshipTechnology or Integration · 6 May 2026Visa launched Avalanche Visa Card and Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) with BBVA. VTAP enables tokenization of traditional assets (bonds, real estate, currencies) on Avalanche with reduced transaction costs (35-65% vs traditional securitization) and 24/7 trading.
• Tassat GroupflagshipTechnology or Integration · 29 April 2026Tassat upgraded its Lynq real-time settlement and collateral network to a dedicated Avalanche L1. Lynq serves 30+ institutional partners (B2C2, Crypto.com, FalconX, Fireblocks, Galaxy, Wintermute). Tassat infrastructure has settled over $2.5T in transactions. Includes TFND yield-in-transit fund ($90M AUM).
• SkyMapper / SETI InstitutecoreTechnology or Integration · 14 April 2026SkyMapper launched dedicated Avalanche L1 blockchain network enabling telescopes worldwide to record and independently verify astronomical observations through Proof of Space Observation (POSO). Active across 6 continents with 52 SkyBridge units deployed, aiming for 1,000 by end of 2026. SETI Institute participating.
• ANZ Bank, Galaxy Digital (Institutional Partnerships)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Avalanche expanded institutional partnerships with entities like ANZ and Galaxy Digital while developing multi-chain subnet capabilities.
• BlockdaemoncoreTechnology or Integration · 7 April 2026Blockdaemon expanded infrastructure to support institutional staking on Avalanche, launching enterprise-grade validators in partnership with Avalanche Foundation. Coincides with CME Group AVAX futures launch May 4.
• KB Kookmin CardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026South Korea's KB Kookmin Card announced collaboration with Avalanche to develop a hybrid stablecoin payment system utilizing a public blockchain, integrating stablecoins with existing credit card benefits to simplify digital asset access for consumers.
• MastercardcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 March 2026Mastercard launched its Crypto Partner Program, a global initiative uniting 85+ crypto-native companies, payment providers, and financial institutions. Avalanche is one of the blockchain networks included (alongside Solana, Aptos, Polygon). Mastercard intends to bridge on-chain innovation with its global payments infrastructure.
• mewecoreTechnology or Integration · 11 March 2026Privacy-first social network with 21M+ global users launched Embedded Digital Wallet feature powered by Avalanche, enabling instant user-to-user micro-tipping to content creators and group moderators (replacing 'like' with value metrics).
• PaiblockcoreTechnology or Integration · 11 March 2026Paiblock expanded stablecoin Digital Ounce to Avalanche (alongside Arbitrum and Polygon), enabling minting, transfers, and trading across EVM-compatible chains with reduced fees for micropayments/remittances.
• ProgmatflagshipTechnology or Integration · 25 February 2026Japan's largest tokenized securities platform migrating $2B+ in tokenized real estate assets and corporate bonds from Corda to dedicated Avalanche L1 by end of June 2026. Leverages Avalanche's EVM compatibility, sub-second finality, and sovereign network control.
• JPMorgan, Apollo, Citi (RWA Tokenization)flagshipTechnology or Integration · 25 February 2026Major financial institutions including J.P. Morgan (Onyx/Kinexys), Apollo, and Citi engaged in trials and partnerships for real-world asset tokenization on Avalanche, as profiled in VanEck's institutional research report.
• Fosun Wealth / FinChainflagshipTechnology or Integration · 12 February 2026Fosun Wealth Holdings (via FinChain) launched FUSD, Asia's first yield-bearing RWA stablecoin on Avalanche's C-Chain, backed by money market funds from BNY Mellon and ChinaAMC. Targets family offices and pension managers. Fosun International Securities received preliminary SFC approval May 2024.
• Finternet LabscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026Partnership to develop token-based financial infrastructure for agricultural assets in India. Aims to enable credit access for farmers by digitizing ownership of farm-related assets; also explores finance, entertainment, education.
• Apierion / The Truce FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Apierion and The Truce Foundation partnered to protect Olympians and Olympic Games integrity through the Truce Compliance Index, deploying Apierion's blockchain-based Digital Medical Twin on Avalanche to track anti-doping compliance data with AI analytics.
• Galaxy DigitalcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 January 2026Galaxy closed Galaxy CLO 2025-1, a $75M tokenized collateralized loan obligation on Avalanche, with $50M anchor from Grove. May scale up to $200M. Finances an uncommitted credit facility to Arch Lending (crypto lending backed by Galaxy Ventures). Represents one of the first tokenized CLOs.
• MaalexicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Hub71 startup Maalexi announced plans to build the world's first Agricultural Asset Token Exchange (MAATEX) on Avalanche, combining RWA tokenization with blockchain infrastructure for sub-second settlement of agricultural commodities. Headquartered in US with main office in Abu Dhabi.
• Chainalysis (Hexagate)coreTechnology or Integration · 16 December 2025Chainalysis launched Hexagate, a real-time on-chain security platform. Avalanche Foundation partnered to offer free AI-powered security access to Avalanche developers.
• MyPrizecoreTechnology or Integration · 16 December 2025Online social casino platform expanded payment infrastructure by integrating Avalanche, enabling on-chain prize redemptions using Avalanche USDC for 1M+ users.
• MugaficoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2025AI-driven entertainment IP platform partnered with Avalanche to tokenize and finance 1,000+ media projects (films, anime, music) with plans to exceed $1B annual IP financing. Leverages Avalanche infrastructure for funding, tracking, distribution.
• FanHubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025FanHub is a Fantech platform built on Avalanche blockchain with Avalanche as an investor; 30,000+ wallets, ~250,000 transactions in first 60 days; partners include Scottish FA, Northern Ireland national team. Accounts for ~5-6% of active Avalanche C-Chain wallets on match days.
• YoumiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Youmio opened applications for early access to AI-driven web3 app on Avalanche. Recorded 7M+ transactions and 150,000+ users in testnet. Participating in Avalanche Foundation's $15M InfraBUIDL(AI) initiative.
• SecuritizeflagshipTechnology or Integration · 28 November 2025Securitize selected Avalanche as the infrastructure for its Trading and Settlement System for tokenized stocks and bonds across all 27 EU member states under DLT Pilot Regime. Only firm globally licensed to operate regulated digital securities infrastructure in both US and EU. Full operations scheduled for 2026.
• HelikaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2025Helika and Avalanche launched first accelerator program with 100+ applications for 5 spots. Co-host Accelerator Demo Day at Pocket Gamer Connects Summit. Helika provides AI-powered Publishing Engine for game studios building on Avalanche.
• Titan ContentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 August 2025US-based K-pop company Titan Content launched 2GATHR fan engagement app on TITAN, a custom Avalanche Layer-1 powered by AvaCloud. Debut coincided with AtHeart girl group launch in partnership with Republic Records' IMPERIAL Music.
• AxiymcoreTechnology or Integration · 11 August 2025Swiss regulated financial infrastructure provider processing $132M+ on Avalanche; integrated with MSBs/payment companies moving $25B+ annually across 200+ countries. Developing Trensi, a crypto-native counterpart for fintech developers and FX platforms.
• Insomnia Labs (CreatorFi)coreTechnology or Integration · 9 July 2025CreatorFi stablecoin-based credit platform for digital creators built on Avalanche, with $12M credit facility from Kamui Finance and others. Initial adoption by Yoola; partnerships with Record.
• BitgetcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 April 2025Strategic partnership with Bitget to accelerate Web3 adoption in India. Includes joint community events under the 'HODL ON' tour, Bitget's $10M commitment over 5 years through Blockchain4youth, Avalanche's mini-grants program for builders. Targets India's 1,000+ Web3 startups.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Solana: High-throughput Layer-1 blockchain with sub-second finality and EVM-compatible tooling via Neon/SVM. Directly competes with Avalanche for DeFi activity, payments, and institutional tokenization use cases, and is also a Mastercard Crypto Partner Program member alongside Avalanche.
• Polygon: Ethereum-aligned scaling and sidechain network pursuing institutional tokenization and payments with its PoS and Polygon CDK chains. Competes with Avalanche's sovereign L1 model and is also part of Mastercard's Crypto Partner Program.
• Polkadot: Multi-chain architecture via parachains, similar in spirit to Avalanche's sovereign L1 model. Competes for application-specific chain deployments and cross-chain interoperability use cases, though with a different technical stack (Substrate).

Broad incumbents

• Ethereum: The dominant smart contract platform and EVM standard-setter. Avalanche's C-Chain and L1 deployments are EVM-compatible specifically to inherit Ethereum tooling, while competing for the same institutional tokenization, DeFi, and stablecoin settlement flows.

Emerging players

• Aptos: Move-language Layer-1 with institutional and payments focus; included in Mastercard's Crypto Partner Program alongside Avalanche. Competes for the same enterprise tokenization and regulated financial infrastructure pipeline.
• Sui: Move-based Layer-1 with parallel-execution architecture and CME futures (launched same day as AVAX). Targets similar institutional and payments use cases as Avalanche and competes for sovereign chain deployments.
• Hyperliquid: High-performance Layer-1 optimized for on-chain derivatives and trading. A newer entrant competing for on-chain financial activity and capital, particularly within DeFi where Avalanche hosts protocols like LFJ, Aave, Uniswap, and Benqi.
• Near Protocol: Sharded Layer-1 with account abstraction and chain-signatures primitives that enable cross-chain account control. Competes for AI-native and consumer Web3 use cases, increasingly overlapping with Avalanche's ecosystem on AI/agent applications.
• Canton Network: Privacy-enabled institutional blockchain for tokenized real-world assets. Cited alongside Avalanche in Grayscale Research's tokenization framework and competes for the same regulated institutional tokenization workloads from banks and asset managers.

Others

• Chainlink: Oracle and cross-chain infrastructure provider (CCIP, CRE, Proof of Reserve) that is deeply integrated with Avalanche (Bridgetower, FIFA prediction-market partnership) but is not a competing L1. Functions as a key enabling layer for tokenized assets on Avalanche and other chains.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/avax
• GitHubgithub.com/ava-labs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/Avalancheavax
• Facebookfacebook.com/avalancheavax
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avalancheavax

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds11 records

Investors31 records

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M&A

Investments46 records

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